Education

A man stands and speaks to a seated group in a bright office. Behind him, a whiteboard with text is visible, along with large windows and desks equipped with computers and plants.

Empty classroom with wooden desks and chairs, a whiteboard at the front, and natural light coming through large windows creates an inviting setting for education.

The Clock Is Ticking: Education in Crisis

Federal research capacity just collapsed: In early 2025, nearly $900 million in U.S. Department of Education research contracts were canceled,…

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A person wearing glasses and a green blazer types on a laptop in front of a chalkboard filled with mathematical equations, highlighting concerns school leaders face about deepfake blackmail and sextortion threats in educational settings.

Artificial Intelligence, Development, Education, Sextortion

“Digital Crucifixion”: The Alarming Rise of Sextortion and Deepfake Blackmail Targeting School Leaders and Educators

In schools across the country, a new wave of attacks is endangering our educators, not physically, but digitally. Using tools…

6 min read

Rows of empty wooden desks and chairs in a classroom, once filled with students from diverse backgrounds shaped by immigration, face a teacher's desk and a green chalkboard at the front of the room.

Development, Education, Leadership

The Educational Fallout of Immigration Enforcement: Navigating the Crisis in U.S. Public Schools

Natural disasters—whether wildfires, hurricanes, floods, or blizzards—can devastate entire communities and cripple essential infrastructure. The 2018 Camp Fire in California,…

4 min read

A man and a child sit at a kitchen table with books and a laptop, homeschooling together, while a plate of cookies and a phone are on the table.

Development, Education

The Rise of Homeschooling in the United States: Trends, Motivations, and Realities

Homeschooling in the United States has grown significantly in recent years. As of the 2021–2022 academic year, approximately 3.1 million…

4 min read

A row of brown metal lockers with combination locks lines the internal hallway.

Development, Education, Leadership

The Fatal Flaw of Failing Schools: Why Internal Locus of Control is the Key to Transformation

Every year, American schools invest billions into reform efforts. Many of these initiatives target external issues—poverty, parenting, media, and other…

6 min read

Empty classroom with light wooden desks, blue plastic chairs, and a window on the left. A metal ruler lies on the floor in the foreground, evoking stories of learning and migration shaped by immigration.

Education

The Educational Fallout of Immigration Enforcement: Navigating the Crisis in U.S. Public Schools

Recent intensifications in U.S. immigration enforcement have precipitated a significant decline in school attendance among undocumented students. This trend has…

4 min read